Our trip from Liverpool to Manchester was smooth and short, the train ride was less than an hour and we were excited for our next adventure. Every place we go has a unique vibe and frequency, as we arrived at the Picadilly Rail Station in Manchester, the high busy energy vibe welcomed us immediately. It would be very easy to become overwhelmed quickly, so we did what we do, PAUSED! We found a nice restaurant and had a lovely lunch, allowing the space to breathe and reset.
After a nice pause and delicious lunch, it was time to head to the Airbnb we booked, so we grabbed a taxi and off we went. Our first lesson of transportation was taxi rides are not cheap and taking an Uber is more cost effective with fixed pricing. Since Uber didn’t pop up on Google Maps, we assumed Manchester rideshare didn’t include Uber, until we saw an Uber pull next to us as we were rolling along in the taxi. Moving forward we will check with Uber App first.
Here’s five historical Manchester facts:
*Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution
*Known as Cottonopolis
*World’s First Inter-City Passenger Railway
*A Linguistic Melting Pot (Over 200 Languages spoken)
*Home of England’s Oldest Public Library
The wonderful thing about all of our travels is how experiences flow from one place to the next. For instance, during our time in Italy, we learned the beautiful lesson of “il dolce far niente” the sweetness of doing nothing!
Upon our arrival here in Manchester, we applied this lesson to allow for things to align and flow beyond the initial static. Once in flow with our Greater Manchester experiences, we decided to extend our stay for an additional two weeks.
Interesting fact, we arrived in Manchester on the day Former President Obama was giving a talk, it was smack dab in the middle of Black History Month! In case you’re wondering NO we did not attend the lecture. However, we have enjoyed visiting historical museums, libraries, and parks and historical homes here in Manchester. The cinema’s here are next level and we caught the live production of August Wilson’s “Fences” which was phenomenal. The story was brought to life by the powerful performance of the amazing cast it was captivating from start to finish. “Bravo”
There is so much to do here in Greater Manchester and we have chosen to allow our experiences to come with ease. However, our first ride on the bus was anything but ease. Charles and I quickly decided that like in Liverpool, the metro trains are the way to go, for traveling into the city center. However, the area where we are staying outside of the city center is easy to navigate by bus. It’s all a matter of learning what works best for you and when you know better, you do better!
Bramhall is a quaint village in the Metro Borough of Stockport which is in Greater Manchester and near where we are staying. One of the attractions in Bramhall is the Park which houses the Bramhall House. The Bramhall House is a 14th-century Tudor manor house set within 70 acres of the most beautiful park that we have seen thus far here in the UK.
The Bramhall House has been closed for renovations for a while. Our visit to the house was on the day it re-opened and it was decorated for Christmas which made it even more appealing.
Sidenote: Although we do not personally decorate for the holidays, Charles and I can appreciate beautiful decorations and lights. Our favorite city to visit during the Holidays was Paris, the Christmas Markets and lights were next level.
Back to Bramhall we love everything about this quaint village including one of the main streets “Woodford Rd" Like so many of the gems we love on this journey, Bramhall was referred to us by a local. We have found in our travels, that great experiences come from making local connections.
As the old saying goes, time flies when you’re having fun and our time in Manchester is doing just that. We are on our final week here and looking forward to heading to N. Wales to a beautiful town by the sea. Charles and I will be celebrating our 20th Wedding Anniversary there by the water, with a bonus of being near a beautiful castle. We are also gearing up to sign off Love Drops Podcast June 2027!
As we journey forward through the autumn season, the lesson of letting go is gently imparted to us as we watch the trees release their leaves into the soft breezes, reminding us to surrender to the winds of CHANGE!
Well, that wraps up this month’s update! Buth the journey doesn’t stop here! Stay connected for more adventures from your One Love Ambassadors, Charles and Diane. Be sure to visit our YouTube Channel, Love Drops Podcast, for fun video glimpses of our journey, bringing the One Love experience to life!
This month we are spotlighting “Drafts by Ola” click here!
“Trees teach us the generosity, bravery, and beauty of LETTING GO” ~ Andrea Koehle Jones
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~One Love and Blessings Diane and Charles
